Afrigather A truck carrying liquified petroleum fuel exploded within the South African city of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, on Saturday killing a minimum of 9 folks and injuring 50 others, officers stated.
The highest of the truck scraped a low-lying bridge, sparking flames that triggered the explosion, based on emergency providers officers.
Gauteng province Premier Panyaza Lesufi introduced the most recent dying toll at a information convention however stated the figures might be up to date.
“It is a unhappy day. It is unhappy day for our province, a tragic day for our nation. And we need to lengthen as soon as extra our sincerest condolences to the affected households,” stated Lesufi.
The tanker was reportedly delivering fuel to the close by O.R. Tambo Memorial Hospital, the place a number of the injured have been handled.
Lesufi stated a part of the hospital had been badly broken and had been closed, whereas checks have been ongoing to see whether or not the complete facility ought to proceed working.
Tania Campbell, the mayor of Ekurhuleni municipality, was seen touring the explosion website together with different officers.
